ArcGIS Online is the cloud-based younger sibling of ArcGIS Pro. It can't do as some of the less flashy, GISy kind of things, but it's in the cloud, it's connected, which adds all the functionality we've come to expect. With ArcGIS Online, you can find and create spatial data, maps, and applications. You can take advantage of a limited but powerful set of analysis tools that take advantage of cloud computing and pre-configured data and resources. And, you can share and collaborate with small groups or with the world. It's an easy-to-use entry into the world of GIS, all from the comfort of your browser.

All sessions are one hour and assume participants have no previous experience using GIS. Sessions will be hands-on demonstrations with step-by-step tutorials and expert assistance. All sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 2PM to 3PM and are free and open to the UVa and larger Charlottesville community. Click here for a full list of our Spring sessions

• All sessions will be in-person, in the Scholars’ Lab (Shannon Library 308).
• Walk-ins are welcome, but due to limited seating, we strongly encourage registering. If you're waitlisted, please contact us at uvagis@virginia.edu.
• Class handout and presentation will be made available on the Spring 2026 Workshops tab of our Teaching Resources page.
• There will not be a virtual option this semester. We apologize for any inconvenience.
• Please note, these workshops are not intended for course instruction. If you're here at the direction of your professor, or if you're teaching a class and would like to include GIS instruction, please contact us at uvagis@virginia.edu.

Please see the Spring 2026 Workshops tab on our Teaching Resources page for more information, including slides, handouts, post-workshop office hours and session recordings.